dion waiters

LET'S GO RAPTORS!!!!! · 06-27-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by thriller92

I will kill something if BC takes Rivers.

Ditto. "Wow, Rivers knows how to talk to the media and interview, he must be great on the court."

Don Vito · 06-28-2012, 12:41 AM

Waiters staying mum | Basketball | Sports | Toronto Sun

10gizzle · 06-28-2012, 01:28 AM

Woj is saying that CLE might actually take him at 4.

What the fuck is going on this offseason???

Grizz · 06-28-2012, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackson Filth

your hate for rivers is almost as boring as chad fords.

Your fondness for him is as absurd as Skip Bayless.

Windex · 06-28-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by thriller92

I will kill something if BC takes Rivers. Chad Ford got it right for once when he said:

I'm hearing bad news from Raptors camp on this. if Lillard and Waiters are gone at 8 it means Rivers is the pick.

there's also the possibility that Portland and Toronto swap picks to make sure GSW doesn't take Waiters and Portland still gets Lillard.

myklue · 06-28-2012, 07:22 AM

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...-teams/page/29

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Dion Waiters becomes the next Dwayne Wade

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Dion Waiters becomes the next Dwayne Wade

Syracuse shooting guard Dion Waiters has drawn comparisons to Dwayne Wade for his hard-nosed play, agility and ability to overcome defenders, and that's exactly what the Toronto Raptors need to become a serious threat in the NBA.

While Jose Calderon and DeMar DeRozan are solid NBA regulars, they are best suited for lesser roles. Because of a lack of talent, the Raptors relied upon them heavily.

With Waiters on board, much of the offensive responsibility will be thrust onto his shoulders. He'll be asked to do it all, which is something that he'll likely be able to handle.

Even if he doesn't become the next Wade, anything remotely close will do wonders for an ailing Toronto franchise.

Dario · 06-28-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Windex

I'm hearing bad news from Raptors camp on this. if Lillard and Waiters are gone at 8 it means Rivers is the pick.

there's also the possibility that Portland and Toronto swap picks to make sure GSW doesn't take Waiters and Portland still gets Lillard.

wheres all this news coming from? lool

Dario · 06-28-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by myklue

NBA Draft 2012: Best-Case Scenarios for All 30 Teams | Bleacher Report

Bleacher report, never trust em, but it is kind of true what they said about Waiters and how he would help our team

Windex · 06-28-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ChristTrip

wheres all this news coming from? lool

ask and you shall receive

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After souring on initial long-time favorite Jeremy Lamb following an injury shortened workout, Toronto will be disappointed to see the new apples of their eye, Dion Waiters and Damian Lillard, get picked back to back right in front of them. Rivers is reportedly the pick for now, unless Toronto convinces Sacramento to trade down and hope Harrison Barnes is still available.

Y! Sports/DraftExpress 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Updated - Yahoo! Sports

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The Toronto Raptors have stayed aggressive in their pursuit to move past the Golden State Warriors at No. 7 and secure Waiters, league sources said.

Syracuse's Dion Waiters drawing interest from Cavaliers at No. 4 in NBA draft - Yahoo! Sports

Dario · 06-28-2012, 07:52 AM

Hmm, waiters is climbing! I cant wait for tonight to see what goes down

Ex2k · 06-28-2012, 09:40 AM

Hmm if waiters is taken 4th... does that allow Barnes to drop to 8th?

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The Cavaliers' interest in Dion Waiters with the fourth overall pick has increased significantly, according to sources.

Waiters hasn't visited the Cavaliers for a workout or a meeting with officials, but he remains in play for the franchise, especially if the team is unable to draft Bradley Beal.

Sources believe the Cavaliers would take Waiters with the fourth pick if Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Bradley Beal are off the board.

Cleveland has intensified its background checks on Waiters.

The Cavaliers would prefer to move up to draft Beal, but have resisted agreeing to a trade with the Bobcats due to their unwillingness to take back Tyrus Thomas.

As one league source connected to the talks said, "The rest of the deal would have to be very strong for [the Cavs] to take on [Thomas]."

The Raptors have been aggressive in moving ahead of the Warriors in pursuit of Waiters, according to sources.

Read more: Cavaliers Exploring Drafting Waiters With No 4 Pick - RealGM Wiretap

Don Vito · 06-28-2012, 09:54 AM

Wow... if the cavs draft Waiters that would be really upsetting.

LET'S GO RAPTORS!!!!! · 06-28-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by myklue

NBA Draft 2012: Final Needs for All 30 Teams | Bleacher Report

Wade was a seasoned NCAA player who was used to being the man on his team and played major minutes. He was ready for the NBA. Waiters was a 6th man barely playing over half a game in one season for a talented team. Wade is also taller than Waiters.

Don Vito · 06-28-2012, 01:13 PM

YESSSSS

2012 NBA draft -- Cleveland Cavaliers eye Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Harrison Barnes, sources say - ESPN

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If the Cavs stay at No. 4 and Beal is off the board, their front office is torn between Kidd-Gilchrist and Barnes. While Barnes provides more punch offensively, the Cavs are intrigued by the defensive abilities and leadership qualities of Kidd-Gilchrist.

The Cavs also have shown interest in Dion Waiters and Terrence Ross, but sources say that interest doesn't extend to the No. 4 pick.

Superjudge · 06-28-2012, 01:17 PM

Waiters = Fred Jones

Ex2k · 06-28-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Vito

YESSSSS

2012 NBA draft -- Cleveland Cavaliers eye Bradley Beal, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Harrison Barnes, sources say - ESPN

I'd rather have Barns at 8th

jeffb · 06-28-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Superjudge

Waiters = Fred Jones

You never like much do you?

@BaileysBlitz · 06-28-2012, 01:41 PM

I think he's going 4th and has been promised by Cleveland all along. With Gibson being a UFA and Parker retiring they need a SG badly. Beal is perfect but he's not going past Washington. unless They already have a capable starter in Gee at SF so unless they envision Barnes playing SG,i think it's safe to assume they won't be picking him or MKG who are both better suited at SF. DOn't know if they have the pieces to jump Washinton to 2nd to draft Beal.

1. Davis, 2. Barnes 3. Beal 4. Waiters 5. ?(Robinson), 6. ?(Drummond) 7. ?(MKG) 8. ?(Lillard)

Windex · 06-28-2012, 01:47 PM

Cleveland reached with Thompson last year so they'll reach again and take Fred Jones

Superjudge · 06-28-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

You never like much do you?

I'm a curmudgeon!

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